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Job Description
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-4011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 61,250.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 29.00
- Currently, there are 94,960 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction and Building Inspectors”.
Also Known As…
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Plumbing Inspector
- Inspector
- Elevator Inspector
- Construction Materials Testing Technician
- Construction Inspector
- Combination Building Inspector
- Building Official
- Building Inspector
- Building Inspection Engineer
- Building Code Administrator
- Weight Inspector
- Street Openings Inspector
- Street Inspector
- Site Damage Prevention Technician
- Sidewalk Inspector
- Safety Inspector
- Road Inspector
- Residential Building Inspector
- Real Estate Inspector
- Pressure Vessel Inspector
- Plan Examiner
- Plan Checker
- Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Permit Specialist
- Paving Inspector
- Natural Gas Inspector
- Line Inspector
- Inspecting Engineer
- Infrastructure Technician
- Housing Inspector
- Home Inspector
- Highway Inspector
- Grade Checker
- Gas Inspector
- Elevators Inspector
- Electrical Inspector
- Dredging Inspector
- Construction Technician
- Construction Code Administrator
- Construction Checker
- Compliance Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Compliance Coordinator
- Compliance Analyst
- Code Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Building Equipment Inspector
- Building Code Inspector
- Bridge Inspector
- Boilers Inspector
- Boiler Inspector
- Architectural Inspector
- Architectural Examiner
- Amusement Ride Inspector
Tasks for “Heating and Refrigeration Inspector”
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
Related Technology & Tools
- Magnetic locators
- Computerized data collectors
- Spectrometers
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Programmable calculators
- Laser measuring devices
- Voltage testers
- Two way radios
- Gas leak detection devices
- Combustible gas detectors
- Concrete testers
- Digital cameras
- Chlorine meters
- Probe rods
- Inspection mirrors
- Hygrometers
- Moisture meters
- Stud locators
- Volt-ammeters
- Optical scanners
- Shovels
- Notebook computers
- Water quality test kits
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Insulation testers
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Electronic levels
- Adjustable wrenches
- Airflow meters
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Borescopes
- Light meters
- Automatic levels
- Manometers
- Levels
- Air sampling devices
- Map wheels
- Megohmeters
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- 10-key calculators
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Engineering scales
- Vibration meters
- Video inspection cameras
- Laser fiches
- Desktop computers
- Screwdrivers
- Water pressure gauges
- Cordless drills
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- pH meters
- Hydrometers
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Surface thermometers
- Circuit analyzers
- Transit levels
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Radon detection devices
- Ground resistance testers
- Tape measures
- Optical levels
- Distance measuring wheels
- Laser printers
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Lock levels
- Force gauges
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Pressure gauges
- Electrical circuit testers
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Architects' scales
- Multimeters
- Laptop computers
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Handheld thermometers
- Axes
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Conductivity meters
- Arc receptacle testers
- Air sampling pumps
- Asphalt thermometers
- Digital multimeters
- Plumb bobs
- Drafting tools
- Concrete strength measurers
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Torque meters
- Scanners
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Continuity testers
- Theodolites
- Tablet computers
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- SAP
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Mobile building inspection software
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Intuit Quicken
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Residential home inspection form software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Vision Software
- Municipal geographic management software
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Microsoft Office
- Internet browser software
- Spreadsheet software
- New construction inspection form software
- ESRI ArcView
- Real estate and tax software
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Microsoft Project
- Database software
- Automated permit system software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Word processing software